This document provides a variety of home improvement tips, including recommendations for replacing old brown wooden doors with new white ones and ensuring chimneys are inspected annually for safety. It also offers cost-effective alternatives for kitchen renovations, such as laminate countertops, and emphasizes the importance of using safe practices during DIY projects. Additionally, it discusses enhancing home value through storage solutions and the benefits of properly insulating the home to reduce heating costs.

1. Issues For Home Improvement - New Advice
If your home is filled with old-style brown
wooden doors, do not try to brighten them up
with paint. The effort involved will not be worth
it. It could take three or four coats of paint to
cover the brown wood. You're better off simply
buying a new white door instead.
Have your chimney cleaned and inspected prior
to using your fireplace each year. The inspector
can look for creosote build-up, cracks in the
lining, nests from animals or other problems that could spell disaster. A chimney sweep will use long
brushes to thoroughly clean your chimney and remove debris that could catch on fire.
If you are renovating your kitchen but need to spend less money, consider using laminate flooring
and countertops. These synthetic options are generally much less expensive than wood, tile, or
stone. They are also easier to care for. Many of these products are designed to closely mimic the
natural products, so that the difference is only visible on close inspection.
If every closet, cabinet, and drawer in your home is filled to capacity, consider building a garden
storage shed on your property. These structures add considerable worth to the resale value of a
home and are ideal for storing garden implements, tools, extra lawn furniture, and other belongings
that can be safely stored outside.
Consider more durable and fire-resistant materials when adding an addition or structure to your
home to enjoy lower home insurance premiums. Wood, as a building material, is more flammable
and vulnerable to weather damage than stronger materials, such as cement or metal. These
construction materials may require a larger outlay of cash, but in the long run, the money you save
on yearly premiums for these structures will far outweigh the initial higher costs.
Install a lazy Susan in those odd corner cabinets. It can be difficult to properly use the storage space
they provide, if you have to get down on your hands and knees to search for the items in the back
corners. A lazy Susan will allow you to reach your items easily every time.
When doing home improvement projects around kitchens with gas stoves, gas fire places, or gas
water heaters, it is very important to turn off the gas supply line. This will prevent any chances of
injury or death caused by gas leaks, which can lead to suffocation or creating deadly gas explosions.
When cutting, nailing, or drilling into walls, always be sure to remember this important home
improvement tip. Always use a stud finder before penetrating any walls. A stud finder will find studs
behind the wall so that you won't run into them, which could be hazardous, especially if the studs
are near electrical wire.
If space is at a premium in your home, consider remodeling the attic or basement. These often

2. overlooked spaces can be a cost-effective way to gain more square footage in your home, without
resorting to a costly extension. If the area is already partially finished, your project will progress
quickly, and you'll be enjoying your new space in no time.
If you realize that your heating costs are a bit more than you expected to be paying, you should have
someone install some better insulation to your home. While this may be a bit pricey, it is much less
than you would have to pay for inflated utility bills, over time.
You could have a really good time taking on a challenging home improvement project. Sometimes a
professional is needed to produce the best results. Still, it's a good idea to have some familiarity with
home improvement techniques to handle small repairs and improvements on your own. These are all
important points when considering a home improvement project. Utilize the advice from this article
to begin your home improvement project correctly.
When doing a DIY home improvement project, put safety first. Make sure you wear protective
equipment such as a hard hat and goggles when needed. Use power tools (especially ones you are
not familiar with) with extreme caution. Read the directions and ask for help when needed. Home
improvement stores are a great resource of information.
Put your used paint brushes and rollers in plastic and in the fridge! If you are going to continue
using the same paint in the near future there is no reason to wash out your brushes and rollers. Just
seal them in a plastic bag and put them in the refrigerator. They will be usable for weeks!
Remodeling your home can be a very big deal. It is important to thoroughly research each project
and decide on the ones that fit into your budget. Here are some tips and tricks that can help you get
started.
Remove any excess cord that is hanging from your blinds. Long or dangling cords pose a safety risk
to small children and pets, who may become ensnared. Be sure to leave enough length that you can
still manipulate the blinds using the cords, but any extra cord that hangs down really serves no
purpose. You can tie it up or cut it off so you can avoid an accident.
It is best to paint your home in the spring and fall months. During the winter the air is filled with too
much moisture that can cause the paint to take an extended amount of time to dry. During the
summer months it can be too hot and cause the paint to blister or bubble.
Do you wish your home was cooler or allowed less light inside? Tinted windows may be the answer.
It's pretty easy - most people have the ability to do it. Additionally, tinting your windows saves a lot
on your cooling bill.
Is your roof leaking? If so, there are several places you need to check, such as the area around your
chimney, skylights, low spots, and wall step flashing. Another good place to check is your gutters. In
many cases, leaky roofs are caused by damaged gutters, as the water that should run through the
gutters runs straight down your home's exterior.
When doing home improvement projects around kitchens with gas stoves, gas fire places, or gas
water heaters, it is very important to turn off the gas supply line. This will prevent any chances of
injury or death caused by gas leaks, which can lead to suffocation or creating deadly gas explosions.
Home improvement stores are the center of all home improvement projects. Not only do the stores
sell everything you need to start a project, the staff tends to be knowledgeable and can help you if

3. you ever get stuck. Many stores also offer classes on how to effectively improve your home yourself.